Regional Senior IT Auditor - West Africa Region
Full Time Dakar, Dakar, Senegal Posted 2 years ago
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IT Auditor (Full Time)
Salary: Negotiable
Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
Regional Senior IT Auditor - West Africa Region
Full Time Dakar, Dakar, Senegal Posted 2 years ago
Job Description
This position will provide leadership in the review and advisory on all key information systems and infrastructure within the region either independently or jointly with other teams. The person in this position is responsible for leading, conducting and advising on all information systems audit work within the region including audits of computer applications, information security and technological solutions at the region and within national offices. The person in this position will also champion Information Technology (IT) use within the regional internal audit team through capacity building in line with Global Internal Audit strategic direction.
The position is expected to operate with considerable independence within the scope of their assignments. This role interacts regularly with IT and non-IT personnel and management at the national office and regional level, necessitating a wide degree of creativity and latitude, in addition to well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
IT Audit Engagement:
Audit planning, execution and reporting
Develop detailed IT audit work plans, information system and application audit programs for specific engagements, audit schedules, risk assessments and IT audit status reports within the region.
Engage with management at the local and regional level to obtain better understanding of business processes and key areas of risk affecting strategic goals.
Lead or function as a team member to plan and implement IT audits based upon an understanding of the critical IT controls within the core process/area under review in accordance with the IIA and ISACA related Standards; and use the Governance, Risk and Control system and the designed templates for assessing and evaluating the IT risk universe.• Analyze evidence gathered and accurately communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate management and directors both orally during the exit conference and written reports.
Experience Requirements
Computer skills (office applications, accounting systems and IT audit tools like Nessus, Solar winds, etc. is a plus)
Excellent communication skills - written, oral and presentation - in fluent English.
Outstanding quantitative, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Strong project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with people at all levels of the organization.
Good time management and proven interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver under challenging circumstances.
Self-motivated, and ability to work independently.
At least five (5) years’ experience in information technology (IT) or information systems audit and advisory.
Extensive engagement experience with management at middle and senior level.
The ability to design and execute data analytics tests to support business process audits.
Exposure to various audit management and /or accounting systems.
Notable level familiarity with various IT platforms, operating systems and information security.
Experience in terms of assisting with the development and/or improvement of IT audit methodologies.
Ability to plan, perform, document and report on audits.
Experience in dealing with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, management
Skills
Technical professional certification required CISA (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CPA Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CA (Chartered Accountant) a plus.
Knowledge of COBIT and best industry IT practices.
Proficiency in English language skills, French intermediate is a plus.
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